squawk
/skwɔk/
noun
- A loud, harsh cry or sound, especially made by a bird.
- The owl let out a sudden squawk and flew away.
- The radio emitted a squawk of static before going silent.
- We heard a squawk from the chicken coop early this morning.
- A loud complaint or protest.
- The new policy caused a squawk among the employees.
- There was a big squawk from the fans when the game was canceled.
- Her squawk about the unfair test got the teacher's attention.
verb
- To make a loud, harsh cry or sound, especially like a bird.
- A flock of seagulls squawked over the fishing boats.
- The parrot squawked loudly when the cat walked by.
- The old gate squawked as I pushed it open.
- To complain or protest loudly and shrilly.
- He squawked when his brother took the last piece of cake.
- The passengers squawked about the long delay.
- Neighbors squawked about the noise from the construction site.
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